By SEMA News Editors
Audi's current Q7, first introduced in 2015 and refreshed in 2019 and 2024, is now the brand's oldest model still in production. According to new images captured by SEMA News sources, the upcoming next-generation Q7 is expected to undergo significant design changes.
Though still hidden under camouflage, the new images reveal some key design updates, including new split headlights--a feature that will appear on several upcoming Audi models--and L-shaped taillights, seen for the first time in what looks like their final production form. The new Q7 will also showcase the latest iteration of Audi's Singleframe grille, which takes on a more rounded appearance compared to the boxier designs on current models. According to the SEMA News sources, the Q7 seems to retain dimensions similar to the current version, which remains Audi's largest SUV. However, there are rumors of an even bigger Audi Q9 in development.
The third-generation Q7 is shaping up to be one of Audi's final models featuring internal-combustion engines. Audi has announced that all new models launched after 2026 will be fully electric, and with the Q7 expected to debut in early 2026 after a 2025 unveiling, it might mark the end of the line for gas-powered Audis. Audi plans to phase out combustion engines entirely by 2033.
The new Q7 is anticipated to offer a range of mild-hybrid gas and diesel options, along with significantly improved plug-in hybrids that deliver a longer electric range, insiders said. A sporty SQ7 variant featuring a performance-focused hybrid powertrain is also likely to return.